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- 516 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Runaway Mayor and Chaos on Campus with Charles Lipson
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/03/24): This week, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to react to violent protests across the country on college campuses, the path to the White House for Joe Biden & Donald Trump, and what happens […]
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 515 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Mayor Johnson draft support for a $5B stadium?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/26/24): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the proposed $5 billion lakefront stadium project proposed by the Chicago Bears & Mayor Brandon Johnson. Plus, Kasso reviews Civil War and how it compares to what we know from history. Check out more from […]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 514 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: COVID Diaries and the implosion of NPR
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/19/24): Joining the discussion with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is author & director of medical intensive care at Cook County Hospital in Chicago for over 25 years, Dr. Cory Franklin, to talk about his interesting new book, “THE COVID DIARIES: 2020-2024: Anatomy of a Contagion As It Happened”. Plus, Kasso […]
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 513 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: An icon, the eclipse, and Dexter Reed
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/15/24): John Kass is back for a discussion on the moment in time when O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the deaths of Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman, what happens next in the Dexter Reed Case, and what it was like standing before the eclipse in totality. Plus, Kass remembers a classic […]
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 512 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Chasing the eclipse
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/05/24): This week, an update from Kass on his health and Jeff Carlin tags in Rick DiMaio, longtime meteorologist and adjunct professor of Aviation Meteorology at Lewis University, to celebrate the total eclipse on April, 8th and the outlook for cloud cover or clear skies. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or […]
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 511 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Count down to failure, an election story
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/28/24): After a week off, John Kass is back with veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin. Along with Jeff Carlin, the group discuss how the failures at the Chicago Board of Elections have raise a lot of questions about election integrity in Cook […]
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 510 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: With Marxist allies like the terrorist PKK, who needs enemies?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/18/24): On this edition, John Kass and Jeff Carlin welcome John’s younger brother, Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters. For this conversation, Nick offers up deeper insights into American diplomacy and military failings in Syria […]
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 509 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: How the Irish Saved Civilization, Cuid a Dó
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/15/24): To celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, 1st generation Southside Irishman & English teacher Pat Hickey joins the podcast to discuss his family’s history on the island, the great Irish habit of saving civilization from itself, and Two Gored Bulls of Ireland. Plus, Kass & Carlin take Steve Cochran to task […]
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 508 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Lipson looks at the nasty road to the White House
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/11/24): On this edition, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin with a look at the race for the White House, Fani Willis’ legal woes, and President Biden’s two-state solution – Michigan and Minnesota. Plus, Kasso wonders […]
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 507 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Lady MacGates’ and the tragedy on the 5th floor
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/07/24): Joining the conversation today with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is Erin Geary, who tapped into her 30+ years as of experience as an educator in Chicago Public Schools, the Archdiocese, and beyond to write a great piece entitled “No Chicago Rebrand Needed, Education and Public Safety Above Cheap PR”, […]
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 506 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can photo-op aid drops save Joe Biden from himself?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/04/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on this episode is Leland Vittert, the host of On Balance w/Leland Vittert and D.C. correspondent for NewsNation, to discuss how Super Tuesday might impact the future of Nikki Haley’s campaign, possible VP picks for Donald Trump, and ‘photo-op food drops’ in Gaza by […]
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 505 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Pastor Brooks on how D.E.I. policies are hurting his community
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/01/24): Corey Brooks, the Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church & the Founder/CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about a brilliant piece he wrote titled “America Works. DEI Doesn’t.” Pastor Brooks also explains how politicians like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson abandon his cause after they get […]
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 504 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Bear, the Trump, & the Haley
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/26/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan looks at the future of Nikki Haley’s campaign, discusses what a third-party candidate means for Donald Trump & Joe Biden, and celebrates the debut of “RealClearPolitics” on SiriusXM. Plus, Kasso wonders if Heidi Przybyla has ever read the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution? Check out more […]
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 503 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Panic at City Hall
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/23/24): News Director for Florida’s Voice, Anita Padilla is back with a breakdown of why the citizens of Chicago are coming out in droves to give Mayor Brandon Johnson a piece of their mind as ‘migrants’ pour into the countries’ major cities, disrupting everyday life. Plus, Kasso wonders if Cook County […]
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 502 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: ‘Death Before Life’ is must-read from John Gorman
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/19/24): One this edition, former Chicago Tribune editor & veteran of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, John Gorman talks about his first book Death Before Life and why the race for State’s Attorney is important for Chicagoans. Gorman joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a great discussion and offers […]
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 501 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Are the wheels coming off the clown car at the CTU’s City Hall?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/16/24): Austin Berg is here from the Illinois Policy Institute with a breakdown of how things are going at the Chicago Teachers Union controlled City Hall. Austin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin with a look at how Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is attempting to distance themselves from Mayor Brandon […]
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 500 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When riding the ‘deep state tiger’ goes wrong
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/12/24): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on security matters and who also happens to be John’s younger brother, Nicholas Kass. The younger Kass breaks down what happens when the ‘deep […]
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 499 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Growing up in one the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/05/24): On episode 426, Senior Technical Producer & life-long southside resident of Chicago Brian Althimer joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to share his perspective as someone who was born Englewood and has seen how crime & disinvestment have changed the South Side of the city over his lifetime. Plus, Kasso […]
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 498 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Snowflakes’ Revolt
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/29/24): This week, Amber Duke (Athey) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, ‘The Snowflakes’ Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media.’ Amber also talks about being cancelled at WMAL and how newsrooms across the country have lost their credibility after allowing ‘Snowflakes’ to press their ill-conceived […]
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 497 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Tom Bevan looks at DeSantis’ campaign blunders, the ‘Veep primary’ in New Hampshire, and what about M.O.?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/22/24): RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan breaks down what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s campaign got foolishly wrong, how the GOP ’24 primary is really a Vice Presidential primary, why Nikki Hailey will never be Donald Trump’s VP pick (but Elise Stefanik or Tim Scott will be), and what happens when liberals realize […]
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 496 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: After 26yrs, Anita Padilla is done with Chicago’s media machine
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/15/24): This week, hometown reporter Anita Padilla talks about her time covering Chicago and what is next as she embarks on a new role as News Director for Florida’s Voice. Plus, John Kass & Jeff Carlin wonder if Mayor Brandon Johnson is cracking from the pressure of membership in Chicago’s clown-carpool […]
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 495 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: New Year, same old problems
Chicago Way w/John Kass (01/01/24): To close out 2023, friend of the show Charles Lipson (the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss Charles’ piece in RealClearPolitics about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘Hat Trick of Dreadful Policies’ and what that means […]
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 - 494 - A Merry Christmas, The Chicago Way
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/25/23): John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss former Chicago Way power broker Ed Burke being found guilty of corruption after serving more than 45 years on the City Council and what that means for the verdict in the future of the Chicago Way. Plus, Kasso wonders who has earned the Moutza […]
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 493 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Machine, The System, and The Chumbolones who pay for it with their homes
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/18/23): On this edition, the host of the Counterculture podcast and conservative political advocate Dan Proft joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss Dan’s first crack at writing a column for John. Kasso also wonders if Dan is up for tackling the ‘Sentimental Barbarian’ and coming around to loving soccer. […]
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 492 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: The ‘ideological tug-of-war’ on campus is a threatening reality
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/11/23): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin this week is John’s younger brother Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on matters pertaining to the Eastern Mediterranean, to discuss why thoughtful foreign policy leadership is so important and how […]
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 491 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: City Hall’s ineptitude makes us the chumbalones for letting it happen
Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/04/23): Steve Huntley, columnist, distinguished veteran Chicago editor and newspaperman (and now frequent contributor to johnkassnews.com) is our guest on this edition. John Kass & Jeff Carlin get a preview of Steve’s latest on the crisis in Israel & Gaza. Plus, Kasso wonders if Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blaming conservatives for […]
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 490 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Kindness is for holiday parties, not revolving-door criminal courts
Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/28/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal, to discuss what Kim Foxx, Tim Edwards, George Soros, and their ilk get […]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 489 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: There’s no glamour in a poorly run city
Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/15/23): This week we’re behind the scenes as John Kass & Jeff Carlin are on the road this week for a photoshoot. Kasso is launching some merch soon for JohnKassNews.com and former neighbor & veteran photographer, Bill Melonides of MVP Studio Photography is the man for the job (he’s also written […]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 488 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hear the one about Kasso’s first meeting with Ed Burke?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/06/23): No guest this week as John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the start of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s federal corruption trial, a historic moment in Chicago politics. Plus, an update from the Rauschenbergers as we learn of Emilee making it to Cairo as she finally made it out […]
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 487 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: A family’s struggle getting Americans out of Gaza
Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/01/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin meet Elgin-native John Rauschenberger to learn about his daughter Emilee Rauschenberger’s plight in southern Gaza after the violence of 10/7. During a visit to see sick family, Emilee, her Palestinian-born husband Mohammad, and their five children have been relocated to an area just […]
Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 486 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: A visit with migrants living in a police station
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/22/23): On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to a Chicago Police Station at Division & Larrabee to talk with migrants who have been recently bused from the US/Mexico border and forced to live in tents (if they’re lucky) or […]
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 485 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When US interests in the Middle East clash with liberal ideals
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/17/23): This week, John Kass’ younger brother Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience advising the most powerful leaders in the world on matters pertaining to the Eastern Mediterranean, joins the conversation to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas and the destruction of innocent lives. Nick […]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 484 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Lipson on the uncertain future of the Middle East
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/10/23): On the 411th episode, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to with a sober look at the situation leading up to the events unfolding in Israel & what the future might hold for the […]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 483 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why the city’s Black community always gets stuck holding the door
Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/02/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin catch up with former Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer (6th – parts of Chatham, Englewood, and West Englewood) to better understand why Chicago is a sanctuary city and how the large influx of migrants/immigrants/refugees to city are creating pressure on scarce resources that residents […]
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 482 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: At least Stacy Davis Gates has a sense of humor
Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/26/23): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin offer a social media ‘tip-o-the-hat’ to Chicago Teacher’s Union’s Stacy Davis Gates for taking time from her busy schedule spending CTU funds without answering to anyone and engaging in her child’s Catholic school education to offer up a quality takedown of Kass. […]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 481 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: On the road in Wilmette
Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/20/23): On this special episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin head to Wilmette, IL for an event hosted by Beth Feeley & Ted Dabrowski of the New Trier Neighbors featuring a conversation between Kass and the co-host of WIND 560’s Morning Answer, Dan Proft. Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com […]
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 480 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Where private schools are fascist and the CTU runs the show
Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/11/23): Paul Vallas, former candidate for Chicago Mayor and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the hypocrisy of Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates sending her child to a private school, even though she has a history of calling private schools fascist & […]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 479 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the music stops, who holds the keys?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/04/23): To close out the summer with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is John’s younger brother Nicholas Spyridon Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience -focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, checking in from Romania (watch out for bears!) to discuss what the conflict in Ukraine will look like […]
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 478 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Should the DNC’s 2024 calculus include Michelle Obama?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/28/23): This week, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevanjoins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at the most impressive performances in thefirst Republican National Committee presidential debate of the 2024 election.Were some of them so weak that they caused irreparable harm to their politicalambitions?And Kasso wonders out loud if Joe Biden keeps […]
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 477 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can CPS survive the stranglehold of the CTU?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/21/23): Chicago mother, author and teacher Erin Geary joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the state of Chicago’s Public Schools. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save As’ hereSubscribe to The Chicago Way
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 476 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Goodbye, Dr. Arwady. Hello, Chris Chelios
Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/14/23): This week, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are together to discuss Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson firing Dr. Alison Arwady late Friday and the fallout from that decision. Plus, Kasso tells the story of a dark stranger who comforted him in a time of need that turned out to be NHL […]
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 475 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: A manifesto on baby Capones and Christopher Columbus
Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/07/23): John Kass & Jeff Carlin are looking for answers and statues after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls a mob young people looting a convenience store ‘baby Al Capones’ while remaining silent on the fate of three Christopher Columbus statues that were torn down in the dead of night over 3 […]
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 474 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Remembering our friend Rocky Wirtz
Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/27/23): Summer break is over, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are back to catch you up on where they’ve been and remember their friend, the late Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz. Plus, Kasso shares a bear encounter story made for TV. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com […]
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 473 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Garry McCarthy on losing his daughter to Chinese fentanyl
Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/13/23): This week, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss the tragic loss of his daughter to a fentanyl overdose last year and why China, Mexico, and Congress share the blame for the over 110,000 […]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - 472 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Independence Day, SCOTUS, and impeaching Merrick Garland
Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/30/23): To celebrate Independence Day, Charles Lipson, the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, is here to tackle the Supreme Court’s latest rulings on affirmative action and why there’s a serious case for impeaching US Attorney General Merrick Garland. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com […]
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 471 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Jason Whitlock is on mission to ‘Reclaim the Rainbow’
Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/23/23): This week, Jason Whitlock, the host of Fearless and longtime sports journalist joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his mission to “Reclaim the Rainbow” and pushback on the militant way ‘PRIDE’ is being exhibited in the mainstream media. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – […]
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 470 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Why the grim calculus on Ukraine spells trouble for NATO
Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/13/23): On this episode, John’s younger brother Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience -focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, takes a deep look at how we got to a war of attrition in Ukraine and whether or not this instability puts the future of NATO at risk. […]
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 469 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: A retired cop with a camera at a gallery
Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/09/23): One of our favorite repeat guests, the ‘Cooking Cop’ –Peter V. Bella, talks about working as a crime scene photog and the collection of b&w photos he has on display at the great Tony Fitzpatrick‘s Dime studio space. Peter’s works are on display through June. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com […]
Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 468 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: The apocryphal mythos of journalism
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/23/23): From RealClearInvestigations & The Federalist, Mark Hemingway joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the ‘damming Durham Report’ and analyze why media outlets are ignoring the report’s findings. Plus, Kasso wonders if the children of the future will even know the damming things the FBI did during the 2016 […]
Tue, 23 May 2023 - 467 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Gentlemanly decorum and frog recipes for Chicago’s new mayor
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/16/23): John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss local sports media ‘personalities’ making inane & tasteless remarks about Dan Proft’s dead mother -friend of the show, the dawn of the Brandon Johnson era in Chicago as the new mayor begins his tenure on the 5th floor of City Hall, and the departure […]
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 466 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When ignorance is currency, corruption is king in Illinois
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/08/23): On this edition, the co-host of WIND 560’s Morning Answer and conservative politico Dan Proft joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the verdict in the “ComEd Four” case and why naïve jurors make him mad. Plus, is Evanston Township High School bringing back segregation to solve racism? Check […]
Mon, 08 May 2023 - 465 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When the bell tolls for America’s once great newsrooms
Chicago Way w/John Kass (05/03/23): This week, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss the forecast for Biden/Harris against Trump, DeSantis, and the rest. Plus, what really went down with the swift cancelation of Tucker Carlson’s top-rated cable show? Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin […]
Thu, 04 May 2023 - 464 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Pastor Brooks worries the city’s downward spiral is getting worse
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/24/23): Joining the conversation this week is Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, to discuss with John Kass & Jeff Carlin the need for parents to be held accountable for the crimes of their children and for […]
Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - 463 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When legal blows are enough to threaten the body politic
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/12/23): This week, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago Charles Lipson with a look at the national issues facing the body politic, including Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg deciding to indict former President Donald Trump, progressives […]
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 462 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Welcome to the performative era at City Hall
Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/06/23): On this episode, Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin in a discussion about the challenges facing mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and how the more progressive landscape on the City Council will deal with these issues. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com […]
Thu, 06 Apr 2023 - 461 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Do national nods mean anything in the race for mayor?
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/27/23): With a week to go in the run-off election to decide Chicago’s next mayor, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to size up what endorsements from Senators Dick Durbin & Bernie Sanders mean and where Brandon […]
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 460 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hold elected officials accountable for crime, not platitudes
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/20/23): This week, former Cook County and federal prosecutor Bob Milan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about which strategies and policies the next mayor of Chicago should consider, like holding weekly press conferences to call out elected officials who fail to keep the city safe, like the chief […]
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 459 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mary Ann Ahern on what it takes to rise above the noise
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/17/23): Fresh off her role as moderator for the mayoral debate between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, NBC5 Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the pitfalls of being a public figure, perceived bias vs. real bias, the big questions facing the candidates before the April […]
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 458 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: A dose of Southwest Side common sense
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/08/23): On this episode, former Chicago City Hall reporter and award winning columnist Ray Hanania joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how the media landscape in Chicago has changed over the last 30 years and why criminals get bolder while cops lose the proper resources to do their job. […]
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 456 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Strap in, Johnson v. Vallas is going to be a doozy
Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/01/23): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast Thom Serafin joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to look at where Lori Lightfoot went wrong in her failed bid for re-election and what that means for runoff between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas. […]
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 455 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ald. Reilly on the ‘failed experiment’ of Lightfoot, Evans, and Foxx
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/21/23): Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss why he isn’t endorsing Lori Lightfoot for re-election, the bad numbers behind the deal Mayor Lightfoot rammed through City Council, and why State’s Attorney Kim Foxx & Chief Judge Tim Evans need to go. Check out more […]
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 454 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Pulling back the curtain on Brandon Johnson and the CTU
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/17/23): On episode 382, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President of Marketing Austin Berg joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about the debut of “Local 1: The Rise of America’s Most Powerful Teachers Union” and explain how mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson seeks to create a socialist paradise in Chicago, starting […]
Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 453 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Culture devouring policy is no way to run a city
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/13/23): Joining the conversation on this edition, the former Inspector General for Chicago, Joe Ferguson, is here to discuss why the media is letting down voters in the race for mayor, some of the pitfalls that have devoured Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s time on the 5th floor of City Hall, and why […]
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 452 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mike Singletary wants to save your life
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/09/23): In this very special episode, Super Bowl champion & Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his foundation –Changing Our Perspective– partnering with Pulse4Pulse to raise awareness about heart health among under-resourced communities. Mike also talks about what it takes to be […]
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 450 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Mike Cummings promises not to ‘line his pockets’ in the 19th Ward
Chicago Way w/John Kass (02/06/23): With only a few weeks until election day in Chicago, retired CPD sergeant Mike Cummings is here to discuss why the 19th Ward is ready for a change and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Police Superintendent David Brown, and Alderman Matt O’Shea have to go. Plus, Kasso takes a crack at monologue […]
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 449 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: How faith, family, & friendship help heal the heart
Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/20/23): On this edition, John Kass takes us behind the scenes of his recent health ordeal, what his recovery has been like at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and his faith has helped carry him through. Plus, veteran political guru at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast Thom Serafin […]
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 448 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: When perception is a problem, fourth place is a bad look
Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/23/23): Joining John Kass & Jeff Carlin on this edition is former longtime editor of the Chicago Sun Times editorial page and now writing for JohnKassNews.com, Steve Huntley. On the docket, the last weeks of the race for Chicago Mayor is getting interesting as new polling from Fox32 shows incumbent Mayor […]
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 447 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: An Update
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/18/23): John Kass is back with a message to everyone about what’s been happening. Plus, John’s brother Nicholas Kass joins Jeff Carlin for an update on Kasso’s recovery. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by using ‘Save […]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 446 - Chicago Way w/John Kass: Is Paul Vallas ready to lead Chicago to a brighter future?
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/6/23): On this episode, the former CEO of the Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001) and candidate hoping to unseat Lori Lightfoot, Paul Vallas joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his plans for growing Chicago and tackling crime, education, and fiscal issues facing the city. Plus, Kasso recovers in the […]
Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 445 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: A Year in Review
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (1/1/2023): John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the year that was in politics and news. Kass & Carlin also look forward toward 2023 and the politics of the day. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by […]
Mon, 02 Jan 2023 - 444 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Merry Christmas to all
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/21/2022): John Kass & Jeff Carlin celebrate the never-ending gift of interest that is Chicago politics, the city’s ‘You Name a Plow’ contest, and the holiday season. Plus, Kasso & Carlin toast to a merry Christmas. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow […]
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 443 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Miranda Devine, the Delaware Way, and Uncle Joe
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/16/2022): New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to discuss her new book, Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide, and outline the wide-ranging efforts to keep this story under wraps (including bad actors inside ‘Big […]
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 442 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: The Twitter Files, bullying at York HS, and hooray for fusion
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/13/2022): On this edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin tackle the news of the week including the ongoing expose of the ‘Twitter Files’ -which point to some very unconstitutional practices, terrible news out of suburban Chicago where students filmed themselves laughing & abusing a cohort with Down syndrome at York […]
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 441 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Tom Bevan on poll accountability, a private school gone too far, and the path to 2024
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/09/2022): This week, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan is here to discuss accountability in polling, what is the heck is happening at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, Donald Trump’s impact on the future of the Republican party, and the Royals on display. Plus, Carlin admits to being part of the problem. […]
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 440 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: A ‘Cocaine Bear,’ Hunter Biden, and the race for mayor
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/06/2022): On this episode, John Kass and Jeff Carlin analyze the finalized slate of candidates seeking to make Lori Lighfoot a one-term mayor, question why the media is blatantly ignoring news of governmental censorship at Twitter, and asks the question- who plays Barack Obama in the Netflix documentary on how […]
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 439 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ray Lopez isn’t buying City Hall’s narrative on crime
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/02/2022): On this edition, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) discusses dropping his bid for mayor, what that means for the race to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023, and running a race for the redrawn 15th ward. Plus, Kasso wonders if the late legend of WLS radio morning drive Don Wade would […]
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 438 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thanksgiving Edition
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/21/2022): On this Thanksgiving edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin offer up some things to be thankful for like friends, family, the bountiful condition state of Chicago politics, and the World Cup. Plus, Kasso wonders if Twitter were a gas station restroom, would we care about the cockroaches’ feelings? Check […]
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 437 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Did running with the bulls prep Gary Fencik to for a mayoral run?
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/18/2022): This week, Chicago Bears great Gary Fencik joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his life & career in Chicago, the time he ran with the bulls, a throwback Illinois Lottery commercial, and his future in politics…or maybe lack thereof. Plus, Kasso wonders if Chicago Mayor Lori ‘Phallus […]
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 436 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: As ‘Chuy’ chums the mayoral waters, will Trump jump the shark?
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/14/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin preview the week’s news including the announcement that Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is seeking to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. Tom Tunney deciding not too challenge Lori, and the forthcoming big announcement from Donald Trump. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow […]
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 - 435 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Thom Serafin on the red ripple, IL’s future, and Pritzker’s after shave
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/10/2022): On this edition, veteran political advisor at Serafin & Associates and co-host of The Crisis Cast, Thom Serafin joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to unpack the 2022 mid-term elections, look at the future races in Illinois & Chicago, and to offer a cheerful perspective on voter turnout. Plus, Kasso […]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 434 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Don’t go crazy counting votes, again, and again…
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/04/2022): As the clock winds down on the 2022 midterm elections, John Kass and Jeff Carlin look at the hair-on-fire antics of the media, what happens when media and political parties work in concert to alter the voting landscape, and call for everyone to relax. Plus, is Kasso the right […]
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 433 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: There’s a little Capt. Queeg in all of us
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/31/2022): John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined this week by the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago Charles Lipson to discuss how nationwide violence will lead the a ‘red wave’ on election day, what happens when the GOP retakes the House, and […]
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 432 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Political horror stories & tales of misfortune
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/28/2022): In preparation for Halloween, John Kass & Jeff Carlin share their favorite scary (political) stories from their week and offer up considerations for the ‘Golden Moutza’ for October. Plus, who is scarier than a politician on social media? Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com […]
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 - 431 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Beware the political carnival barkers of November
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/24/2022): Entering the ‘No Chumbolone Zone’ this week is Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com to discuss new data on how the pandemic impacted student achievement, the misconceptions about the ‘SAFE-T’ Act, and why Amendment 1 on the ballot in Illinois is bad for the state. Plus, Kasso has warning about carnival […]
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 430 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Charles Thomas steps off the Chumbolone ‘plantation’
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/21/2022): A fed up former ABC7 Chicago reporter Charles Thomas, who -after almost 30 years retired in broadcasting- has come under fire for taking $50,000 from a conservative super PAC run by Dan Proft to promote Daren Bailey as a better candidate than Governor JB Pritzker, joins John Kass and […]
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 429 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Welcome to Chicago, it’s safe, we promise
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/17/2022): On this edition, veteran reporter and special contributor to WGN Radio & NewsNation Anna Davlantes joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to offer a historical perspective on the current state of Chicago’s political, criminal, and legal affairs. Also on the docket, why some in the media refuse to question […]
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 428 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: How to spot a bad poll and why it matters
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/11/2022): This week, RealClear Politics’ Tom Bevan checks in to discuss polling and a new RCP project aimed at making ‘bad polls’ easier to recognize. Bevan also takes on the major storylines & key races to watch a month before the 2022 midterm elections. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow […]
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 427 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ed O’Bradovich gets fired up about talk of a ‘rebuilding’ year
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (10/04/2022): The legend himself, Chicago Bear Ed O’Bradovich from The Hamp & O’B Show, discusses why he thinks the Bears should move to Arlington Heights, explains why he can’t stand the notion of ‘rebuilding year,’ diagnoses what’s wrong with Justin Fields stats, and tells the story of watching an opponent […]
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 426 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Prof. Lipson offers perspective on our lack of civic nationalism
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/28/2022): This week, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson, to discuss civic nationalism’s role in society and politics, the media’s coverage of Hurricane Ian, polling that leaves Democrats and Republicans less than […]
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 425 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Red flags abound in the implementation of the Safe-T Act
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/21/2022): This week, St. Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) -former assistant Cook County state’s attorney- joins John Kass and Jeff Carlin to debunk the half-truths surrounding the Safe-T Act and offer up a sobering view of what will happen when the law goes into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2023, abolishing […]
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 424 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Is anyone hearing Chicago’s screams?
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/12/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin are joined by Matt Rosenberg to discuss the work at WirePoint.org and the ‘unraveling’ of Chicago. Plus, Kasso reacts to this news story about a violent mugging in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and wonders if everyone hears screams the same? Check out […]
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 423 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: GOP AG candidate Tom DeVore questions the ethics of his opponent
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/07/2022): Joining the conversation with John Kass & Jeff Carlin is Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General, Tom Devore. Attorney Devore has questions about Gov. JB Pritzker’s abuse of executive orders, current AG Kwame Raoul’s handling of the Jenny Thornley case, and the Illinois General Assembly’s passing of the flawed […]
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 422 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: The great ‘Ball of Confusion’ keeps rolling
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/03/2022): John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss the news of the week on this episode including a foreboding primetime address from President Joe Biden, Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot’s interesting words for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and ‘Ball of Confusion’ that is modern politics. Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com Follow Everything […]
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 - 421 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Dan Proft responds to Mayor Lighfoot’s ‘racial demagoguery’
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/30/2022): On this edition, the co-host of WIND 560’s Morning Answer and conservative political advocate Dan Proft joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss Chicago Mayor Lori Lighfoot’s accusing Proft’s People Who Play By the Rules super PAC of darkening her skin tone in ads to scare white people […]
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 420 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Questioning the constitutionality of executive orders
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/26/2022): On this episode, John Kass and Jeff Carlin talk with the Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Charles Lipson to get his assessment of the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, the constitutionality of President Biden’s executive order on student loan debt, and the […]
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 - 419 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Ald. Roderick Sawyer has a plan to get Chicago back on track
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/16/2022): On this edition, John Kass & Jeff Carlin catch up with Chicago Alderman Roderick Sawyer (6th – parts of Chatham, Englewood, and West Englewood) to discuss his father’s legacy fulfilling late Mayor Harold Washington’s goals and what he hopes to achieve if he is elected to be the next […]
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 418 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Hero dispatcher remembers the night Ella French was murdered and why he resigned
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/12/2022): On this edition, John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by the 911 dispatcher credited with managing the chaotic situation involving the murder of Chicago police officer Ella French and helping to save the life of officer Carlos Yanez Jr,. Keith Thornton. Keith recently resigned from the job he […]
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 417 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: A time-traveling newsman and the cheeps that keep him going
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/09/2022): On this episode, John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at Kass’ time traveling theories, the ‘cheep, cheep’ at the fence, crime strategies in Chicago, and what’s next for Mayor of Chicago. Plus, Kasso prepares for shoulder surgery. (Check out more Kasso at JohnKassNews.com) Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow […]
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 416 - The Chicago Way w/John Kass: What George Soros, Kim Foxx, and others get wrong about criminal ‘(in)justice’
The Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/01/2022): This week, John Kass & Jeff are joined by Rafael Mangual, the Nick Ohnell Fellow and head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal, to discuss his first book Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration […]
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